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BG54 GPX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

170,619 mi
Last recorded170,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,619 miles

Damage to n/s sill panel.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 170,616 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Corrosion on floor panels above rear trailing arms.

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components.

Damage to n/s sill panel.

Engine undertray is loose.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front brakes are binding slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 163,596 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 163,580 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected spring (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 148,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 148,311 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 132,971 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working os and ns (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,412 miles

N/s outer sill damaged

both rear arm front bushes perishing

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

slight brake bind O/s rear

Fail 26 Jan 2017 116,411 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/s outer sill damaged

both rear arm front bushes perishing

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

slight brake bind O/s rear

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,203 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Front bushes in both rear trailing arms are deteriorating.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 114,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - lenses discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion in various places.

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Front bushes in both rear trailing arms are deteriorating.

N/s front tyre is worn on the edges & is close to the limit.

Oil level is on minimum.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,551 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,629 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

N/s sill panel is damaged.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,629 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.

N/s sill panel is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,030 miles

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 105,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads look low.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

N/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

O/s front brake works slower than n/s.

O/s front tyre has a nail in the tread & is leaking.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 98,952 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,952 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,979 miles

Front flexible section of exhaust is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 95,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front flexible section of exhaust is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,746 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,746 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres are close to the limit.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement n/s/r shock absorber top mount

slight movment on o/s/r sock absorber top mount

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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BG54 GPX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG54 GPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG54 GPX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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